Thompsons Solicitors LLP

Our claim was dealt with by Joseph Dowey of the Newcastle Asbestos Team. I can highly recommend Thompsons solicitors, who professionally and empathetically dealt with an asbestos claim following my husband Bob's diagnosis with mesothelioma in April 2024. We met Joseph, at our home, a number of times throughout the claim. He initially ascertained a detailed working history and sensitively questioned Bob to pull together his recollections of his exposure to asbestos. He instructed a medical expert and went on to organise a discussion between ourselves and a care expert, and later on a Teams meeting to meet the barrister. Joseph was extremely efficient and explained the legal processes clearly, in person and in writing. Above all, Joseph showed compassion and sensitivity to both Bob and myself. He always demonstrated a knowledgeable, personable and approachable manner. Although we were meeting in very difficult circumstances, we both thought very highly of Joseph and always looked forward to meeting with him. Bob sadly died in April 2025, and Joseph continued to work with me until we successfully settled the claim in June 2026, a few days prior to the planned court hearing.

Unite union have got a great company of solicitors in Thompsons, they are very helpful and understanding . They keep you up to date with your claim, responding to Emails promptly , giving you sound advise where necessary. A big thank you to Mr Peter Richardson.

Review for Mr Peter Richardson I would just like to thank Peter for helping me achieve a successful outcome following my fall This was a difficult time for Me and my family and Peter was able to support me with continued advice and up dates which reduced any stress for me during the process I am able to move on now and use my compensation to improve my rehabilitation and relieve some of my financial worries. Thank you again Peter

I was severely assaulted when teaching at a Young Offenders' Institution. I had, literally, been knocked for a six...and some. Afterwards, I felt vulnerable and traumatised, hardly in a fit state so seek some sort of compensation for my ordeal. It was only with the extremely meticulous and professional services of Simon Dueck and his team at Thomson's Solicitors that I was, ultimately, able to achieve a successful outcome in my case. Many thanks to all of the team involved.

Jen McDermott is excellent, thorough and tenacious. She worked hard to get a favourable outcome for me and stuck with me as an expert legally and also emotionally because she listens well and cares. I really appreciate everything Jen has done and can't thank her enough. She is a credit to Thompsons!